Student Worker - Reporting & Writing Intern
Ohio Wesleyan University
Student Worker - Reporting & Writing Intern
Ohio Wesleyan University
Posted 1 day ago
Internship
Delaware, Ohio
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Smart Summary
The intern will track student research and internship experiences while drafting news articles, press releases, and conducting interviews. They will also attend campus events to generate content and perform fact-checking and proofreading tasks.
Ohio Wesleyan University is looking for a Reporting & Writing Intern to track research, conduct interviews, and draft articles. The ideal candidate should have strong writing, editing, and organizational skills, with an interest in journalism or communications. This internship offers valuable experience in writing, interviewing, and editing, beneficial for careers in communications, public relations, or marketing.
Must Have Skills for ATS
Writing
Editing
Journalism
Communication
Interviewing
Proofreading
Fact-checking
Photography
Organizational skills
Excel
Press releases
Associated Press Style
Job Description
Student Worker – Reporting & Writing Intern
Number of Openings: 1
Purpose/Objective of the Role:
This intern will help to track OWU Connection-related research, internships, travel, and service; conduct email and in-person interviews; draft news articles and press releases, including headlines and photo captions; and (less frequently) take photographs. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable writing and editing skills, organizational abilities, and an interest in journalism/communication.
The student will obtain marketable experience in writing publication-ready news articles and press releases as well as enhanced skills in identifying news, preparing for and conducting interviews, researching/verifying facts for publication, proofreading, photography, and related skills.
(All students who apply must email 2-3 writing samples to cehatche@owu.edu. Links to online articles are acceptable.)
Tasks & Responsibilities:
- Using an Excel spreadsheet to track the status of student OWU Connection experiences and the status of reflection requests.
- Researching and writing Q&A and other news articles about Ohio Wesleyan students and faculty, and, possibly, press releases about visiting lecturers and upcoming events.
- Attending OWU events as a campus reporter – conducting interviews, generating online news articles, and, possibly, taking photos/videos.
- Proofreading and fact-checking information prior to publication.
Qualifications:
- Strong writing and grammar abilities.
- Good organizational skills to track what OWU Connection stories are possible and which students may be available to share reflections.
- Awareness of/basic knowledge of Associated Press Style. (Helpful, but not required.)
Potential Future Career Benefit:
- This internship will be beneficial for anyone interested in a communications field, from journalism to public/media relations to marketing.
- The intern will gain useful interviewing, writing, and editing experience.
NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Application Instructions:
Complete the ADP application by selecting "Apply" button and answer all questions.
Supervisor: Cole Hatcher
Commitment: 6 hours per week
Compensation: $11.00 per hour
Academic Year: Fall 2026 – Spring 2027
Ohio Wesleyan University
The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at Ohio Wesleyan's mission is to create a collaborative, innovative, and imaginative space that facilitates value creation and professional development. The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU is housed at 70 S. Sandusky St. and includes rentable office spaces, a shared work area for center members, a conference center with digital meeting capabilities, and educational programming to support entrepreneurial understanding and success. Center members have access to Ohio Wesleyan student-interns, through The OWU Connection, for assistance with product research, marketing strategies, budgeting, graphic design – and other needs to help them build their businesses. The Delaware Entrepreneurial Center at OWU is the nation’s first such collaboration among a small liberal arts university and the surrounding city and county. This entrepreneurial endeavor is designed to ignite creativity! Find YOUR spot to expand your dream! We have unique spaces for entrepreneurs at all stages of their business creation: 5 Offices, 60 Coworking locations, and Conference rooms.
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